Atlanta (ATL) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 86% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 58% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 10
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 545 mi
Best airline from ATL to PBI
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 9 min | 0.8% | 243 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74% | 16 min | 1.6% | 7,756 |
| Frontier Airlines | 46% | 46 min | 1.1% | 95 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to PBI
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 18 min |
| Friday | 73% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to PBI delayed?
- 26% of ATL–PBI flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to PBI?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 243 flights. 3 airlines flew ATL–PBI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to PBI?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to PBI?
- The scheduled ATL–PBI flight time averages 1h 48m over 545 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are ATL to PBI flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to PBI?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,094 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.